SB 1180 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

DOR; income tax forms; conformity

SB 1180 requires Arizona's Department of Revenue (DOR) to prepare income tax forms assuming future state tax rules will match federal adjusted gross income rules. If Arizona lawmakers choose not to align with federal rules, the DOR must update forms to reflect that change. This procedural bill does not alter tax rates or policies but ensures tax forms stay aligned with federal standards. It directly affects all Arizona taxpayers who file income tax returns and the DOR in form preparation.
Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Vetoed
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Vetoed Jun 19, 2026
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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version (06/12/2026) Senate Engrossed Version (02/24/2026) · 6 edits · Feb 24, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was renumbered from the House to the Senate version, and the text was significantly streamlined by removing the detailed procedural rules for when the state must publish new tax forms after federal law changes. The Senate version also deleted the specific legislative intent section that explained the bill's goals. While the core requirement to add a new tax section remains, the complex timeline and definitions regarding 'conformity' and 'nonconformity' were simplified.
TIMELINE

Deleted specific deadlines and conditions for when the tax department must publish supplemental forms and instructions after federal law changes.

DEFINITION

Removed the detailed legal definitions for 'conformity' and 'nonconformity' that previously existed in Section 43-107.

REQUIREMENT

Deleted the requirement that taxpayers must amend returns by a specific extended deadline to avoid penalties.

ENFORCEMENT

Removed the rule prohibiting interest on refunds for amended returns related to nonconformity.

SCOPE

Deleted the entire 'Legislative Intent' section that outlined the bill's policy goals.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill header from 'House Engrossed' to 'Senate Engrossed' and adjusted the summary description of the bill's purpose.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2026 · House Jun 12, 2026

How they voted

270
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Feb 24, 2026
D Democratic13
11 Yea 2
84% Yea
R Republican17
16 Yea 1
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Amendments
3
Jun 19, 2026
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor
executive
Jun 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of J.D. Mesnard
J.D. Mesnard
RRepublican
AZ
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